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Milind Soman’s latest fitness milestone is as inspiring as it is remarkable. The 60-year-old actor and fitness enthusiast recently swam across one of the world’s most challenging water routes. On May 1, 2026, Soman completed a 15-kilometre swim across the Strait of Gibraltar – one of the narrowest points between Europe and Africa – travelling…
Our plates might be comforting and familiar, but a new study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) suggests they could also be silently contributing to India’s growing health crisis. The nationwide research, published in Nature Medicine, has found that the average Indian diet is heavily tilted towards carbohydrates, accounting for a staggering 62%…
From comforting dal chawal to flavourful kadhai paneer, indian cuisine has a lot to offer. Kristen Fischer, an American content creator who moved to India three years ago, is also a fan of Indian food. Recently, she shared a video on Instagram highlighting some of the Indian dishes that her kids love to eat. She titled the clip, “Everything…
Since 2020, there has been a remarkable surge in the popularity of plant-based eating in India. What started as a fascination with plant-based meat and milk alternatives has evolved into a broader movement that incorporates native Indian foods and traditional recipes. Indians are doing vegan their way, and it has transformed into a truly desi…
In every Indian home, dal (lentils) is not just a comfort food – it’s a dietary staple. The humble bowl of dal, often enjoyed with a serving of rice, chapati, or roti, is a go-to meal for many of us. Packed with nutrients, lentils are celebrated as a rich source of protein, especially in vegetarian…
Complying with the WHO-recommended levels of sodium intake could avert three lakh deaths due to heart and chronic kidney disease in 10 years, a modelling study by the World Health Organization has estimated. High levels of sodium — an ingredient of salt — are one of the main dietary risks of death and disability. Packaged…
Consumption of ultra-processed and fried foods can lead to chronic inflammation in the body, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes in overweight/obese Asian-Indian adults, according to the latest study by the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation, an ICMR Centre for Advanced Research in Diabetes. The first-of-its-kind study in India has shed light on the consumption of…